AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing & Rates: Australian home prices posted their steepest June fall in 3½ years, down 0.4% nationally, with Sydney and Melbourne leading the slide as higher borrowing costs and federal property tax changes bite. Market Impact: The downturn is also showing up in affordability and sentiment, with housing credit growth expected to slow as the RBA flags further pressure. Banking Regulation: A major legal fight over currency manipulation hit a snag at the Constitutional Court level, with some banks (including ANZ) not getting the appeal they sought. Fintech & Markets: Webull’s push continues with an expansion of its regulated platform access for Canadian investors. AI & Marketing: Enfection opened in Melbourne, running workshops aimed at practical AI marketing “operating system” adoption for Australian businesses. Energy Transition: Renewables in agriculture are getting a spotlight at a sold-out NSW conference, with farmers sharing solar, storage and on-farm income models. Critical Minerals: The US Army is moving to build and run critical mineral processing on military sites, with Australian firm Ioneer named for boron processing.
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